Ship project history: Aircraft
bombing target ships, built under 1942 additional War program. 5 ships were
planned (Nos5411-5415) but building of Nos5412-5415 was cancelled in 1944 and
laid down ships were converted while building to escorts in cause of shortage of
escorts and ASW ships.
Works on Osashi were suspended in June, 1945, when ship was 95% complete, she
was foundered 6/3/1946 as result of leaks in Yokohama harbour.